Case Study: Introducing Senze, an
end-to-end retrofit solution.
Introducing Senze, a end-to end retrofit solution.



FOREWORD
Together, we are redefining energy performance assessments in buildings by using accurate data to provide a clear roadmap to net zero for portfolio owners.
Together, we are redefining energy performance assessments in buildings by using accurate data to provide a clear roadmap to net zero for portfolio owners.
Senze combines rapid asset capture capabilities, real time performance data and industry proven retrofit recommendations.
Senze combines rapid asset capture capabilities, real time performance data and industry proven retrofit recommendations.
10 Home Case Study
Pre Assessment
Average Savings Per Property
with Live Data
Average Savings Per Property
with Live Data
1.29 Tonnes
1.29 Tonnes
Average CO2 saving per asset
Average CO2 saving per asset
£4.89K
£4.89K
Average retrofit saving per asset
Average retrofit saving per asset
£133.90
£133.90
Average saving on fuel bill per asset
Average saving on fuel bill per asset
9 hrs
9 hrs
Average assessment time saving per asset
Average assessment time saving per asset
Our team
Leadership team
The Senze leadership team brings together over 30 years of experience in real estate, technology and building performance.
The Senze leadership team brings together over 30 years of experience in real estate, technology and building performance.

David Partridge
Co-Founder & Chairman
Chairman of Related Argent, renowned for driving transformative urban developments, and current
Chair of the Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard.

Joseph Michael Daniels
Co-Founder
World leading sustainable technologist and founder, having built net zero on 4 continents and deployed decarbonisation, digital twin and data technologies globally.
Before Senze,
end-to- end digital retrofitting solutions
did not exist.
Many companies offer individual components when digitising the retrofit journey, often raising costs and complications. Senze delivers the first seamless, all-in-one digital retrofit service.
Many companies offer individual components when digitising the retrofit journey, often raising costs and complications. Senze delivers the first seamless, all-in-one digital retrofit service.
Pre Assessment
Digital
Twins
Sensors &
Meters
Thermal
Measurements
Retrofit
Consultants
Post Retrofit
Analysis
How Senze revolutionises the retrofit industry
How Senze revolutionises the retrofit industry
On-site Capture
1 hour
AI Model
2-10 days
Senze provides a comprehensive, all-in-one retrofitting solution, handling everything from pre-assessment to post-retrofit analysis. By leveraging live data and digital twins for surveying, thermal auditing, and analysis, it eliminates guesswork, saves time and money, and reduces the carbon footprint of your assets. This all-encompassing approach streamlines the retrofitting process, generating huge environmental and economic benefits to stakeholders.
Pre Assessment
Pre Assessment
Optimisation
Optimisation
Senze
Capture App
Senze
Capture App
Post Retrofit
Analysis
Post Retrofit
Analysis
Sensors &
Meters
Sensors &
Meters
Analysis
Dashboards
Analysis
Dashboards
Live Thermal
Measurement
LTMA
Live Thermal
Measurement
LTMA
Home Energy
Advice Tool
Home Energy
Advice Tool



Pre
Assessment
Pre Assessment
Utilising advanced UPRN searches on publicly available data, our initial "pre-assessment" phase identifies potential energy efficiency measures for your portfolio.
Utilising advanced UPRN searches on publicly available data, our initial "pre-assessment" phase identifies potential energy efficiency measures for your portfolio.



Capture App
Capture App
Once properties are selected, our proprietary LiDAR scanning app enables quick and precise property digitisation, creating a detailed "digital twin." This captures volumes, areas and surface dimensions, while efficiently categorising materials.
Once properties are selected, our proprietary LiDAR scanning app enables quick and precise property digitisation, creating a detailed "digital twin." This captures volumes, areas and surface dimensions, while efficiently categorising materials.

Then install sensors to capture live data and energy performance.
Then install sensors to capture live data and energy performance.
For enhanced data accuracy, our solution integrates seamlessly with low-cost sensors and meters, providing robust, real-time data reporting. This ensures comprehensive monitoring and insight
For enhanced data accuracy, our solution integrates seamlessly with low-cost sensors and meters, providing robust, real-time data reporting. This ensures comprehensive monitoring and insight



Smart Sensors
ArcLive Sensors are placed around the room so that real time performance data can
be collected.



MPAN &
Gateway
With consent, the last 13 digits of the property MPAN number enables a direct connection with home energy data.
Live Thermal Measurement
(LTMA)
Live Thermal Measurement
(LTMA)
Utilising the collected data, Senze delivers dynamic thermal measurements of properties.
This algorithmic capability leverages live data to accurately measure thermal performance and heat load profiles, establishing a reliable energy baseline for retrofit planning.
Utilising the collected data, Senze delivers dynamic thermal measurements of properties.
This algorithmic capability leverages live data to accurately measure thermal performance and heat load profiles, establishing a reliable energy baseline for retrofit planning.














Home Energy Advice Tool
HEAT
Home Energy Advice Tool
HEAT
Funded by UKRI, Senze's HEAT assessment tool leverages real-time data and measurements to generate a dynamic energy model.
This advanced tool enables accurate retrofit simulations, quantifying potential energy and carbon savings for well-informed decision-making.
Funded by UKRI, Senze's HEAT assessment tool leverages real-time data and measurements to generate a dynamic energy model.
This advanced tool enables accurate retrofit simulations, quantifying potential energy and carbon savings for well-informed decision-making.
Analysis & Planning Dashboards
The Senze dashboard offers unparalleled data visualisations, reports and planning capabilities. With customisable, intuitive interfaces, it serves as a centralised "source of truth," providing unmatched insights and co-ordinated net zero road mapping.
The Senze dashboard offers unparalleled data visualisations, reports and planning capabilities. With customisable, intuitive interfaces, it serves as a centralised "source of truth," providing unmatched insights and co-ordinated net zero road mapping.






Post Retrofit Analysis
Post Retrofit Analysis
Upon completion of the retrofit, Senze conducts a thorough post-retrofit analysis using live data to quantify and validate actual improvements in property performance. This ensures greater assurance, transparency and data-driven evidence of investment impact.
Upon completion of the retrofit, Senze conducts a thorough post-retrofit analysis using live data to quantify and validate actual improvements in property performance. This ensures greater assurance, transparency and data-driven evidence of investment impact.
Here are some of our recent case study projects with leading housing associations across the UK
Here are some of our recent case study projects with leading housing associations across the UK
Rossendale
Rossendale
Case Study 1:
Case Study 1:
Leveraging Data to Achieve Net Zero Terraced Streets in Rossendale
Leveraging Data to Achieve Net Zero Terraced Streets in Rossendale
We put Senze to the test in three terraced properties in Rossendale as part of the Net Zero Terraced Streets programme.
We put Senze to the test in three terraced properties in Rossendale as part of the Net Zero Terraced Streets programme.



Meet RV
energy
Meet RV
energy
RV energy is a key stakeholder in the Rossendale Net Zero Terraced Streets project, which aims to achieve place-based decarbonisation through innovative approached centred on quality and community. This case study focuses on leveraging live data to ensure warm, comfortable and affordable homes for Rossendale residents. The implementation of Senze was used to guide decisions to support transitioning an entire community away from gas-based heating systems.
RV energy is a key stakeholder in the Rossendale Net Zero Terraced Streets project, which aims to achieve place-based decarbonisation through innovative approached centred on quality and community. This case study focuses on leveraging live data to ensure warm, comfortable and affordable homes for Rossendale residents. The implementation of Senze was used to guide decisions to support transitioning an entire community away from gas-based heating systems.



PROPERTIES



Executive Summary
Executive Summary
We tested the energy performance of three terraced properties in Rossendale
We tested the energy performance of three terraced properties in Rossendale
By using Senze, the Rossendale Net Zero Terraced Street project could use real data and measurements to reduce home energy usage and devise a comprehensive plan for a community-wide energy transition. Our data-driven approached helped to address challenges related to decarbonising hard-to-treat properties in urban areas. Additionally, the collaborative use and sharing of data with key stakeholders accelerated the deployment of effective retrofit measures.
By using Senze, the Rossendale Net Zero Terraced Street project could use real data and measurements to reduce home energy usage and devise a comprehensive plan for a community-wide energy transition. Our data-driven approached helped to address challenges related to decarbonising hard-to-treat properties in urban areas. Additionally, the collaborative use and sharing of data with key stakeholders accelerated the deployment of effective retrofit measures.




Senze Actual Performance Vs
EPC Predictions
Senze Actual Performance Vs EPC Predictions
We compared the measured thermal efficiency of three properties to the predictions from their EPC assessments. This benchmarking activity offers a clear view of how the properties are performing in reality versus their design expectations. Establishing an accurate thermal baseline is crucial for implementing an effective retrofit.
We compared the measured thermal efficiency of three properties to the predictions from their EPC assessments. This benchmarking activity offers a clear view of how the properties are performing in reality versus their design expectations. Establishing an accurate thermal baseline is crucial for implementing an effective retrofit.




Farholme Lane
Farholme Lane
better than modelled
better than modelled
better than modelled
Modelled EPC Thermal Efficiency
0 W/K m2
5 W/K m2
Senze Measured Thermal Efficiency
0 W/K m2
5 W/K m2
Hud Rake
Hud Rake
better than modelled
better than modelled
better than modelled
Modelled EPC Thermal Efficiency
0 W/K m2
5 W/K m2
Senze Measured Thermal Efficiency
0 W/K m2
5 W/K m2
Kay Street
Kay Street
better than modelled
better than modelled
better than modelled
Modelled EPC Thermal Efficiency
0 W/K m2
5 W/K m2
Senze Measured Thermal Efficiency
0 W/K m2
5 W/K m2
Paper based
Paper based
VS
VS
Farholme Lane
Farholme Lane
External wall insulation
External wall insulation
Heat Loss
Prevention
Heat Loss
Prevention
Loft insulation & airtightness
Loft insulation & airtightness
Heat pump
Heat pump
Heating
System
Heating
System
Heat pump & smart heating controls
Heat pump & smart heating controls
Solar PV
Solar PV
Renewables
Renewables
Solar PV
Solar PV
Deep retrofit
Deep retrofit
Investment
Focus
Investment
Focus
Light touch fabric measures and renewables.
Light touch fabric measures and renewables.
Hud Rake
Hud Rake
External wall insulation
External wall insulation
Heat Loss
Prevention
Heat Loss
Prevention
Loft insulation
Loft insulation
Heat pump
Heat pump
Heating
System
Heating
System
Heat pump & smart heating controls
Heat pump & smart heating controls
Solar PV
Solar PV
Renewables
Renewables
Solar PV
Solar PV
Deep retrofit
Deep retrofit
Investment
Focus
Investment
Focus
Less insulation and renewables
Less insulation and renewables
Kay Street
Kay Street
External wall insulation
External wall insulation
Heat Loss
Prevention
Heat Loss
Prevention
Loft insulation
Loft insulation
Heat pump
Heat pump
Heating
System
Heating
System
Heat pump & smart heating controls
Heat pump & smart heating controls
Solar PV
Solar PV
Renewables
Renewables
Solar PV
Solar PV
Deep retrofit
Deep retrofit
Investment
Focus
Investment
Focus
Less insulation and renewables
Less insulation and renewables
Benefits & outcomes for Rosendale
Benefits & outcomes for Rosendale
We estimated the potential savings Rosendale could achieve by using data and digital twins for retrofit assessments.
We estimated the potential savings Rosendale could achieve by using data and digital twins for retrofit assessments.

Retrofit budget required
This calculation compares the proposed spend for the three homes with the potential savings if Senze's recommendations are implemented.
£67.7K
Funds allocated
for retrofit
£59.2K
Funds allocated
for retrofit

Retrofit budget required
This calculation compares the proposed spend for the three homes with the potential savings if Senze's recommendations are implemented.
£67.7K
Funds allocated
for retrofit
£59.2K
Funds allocated
for retrofit

Retrofit budget required
This calculation compares the proposed spend for the three homes with the potential savings if Senze's recommendations are implemented.
£67.7K
Funds allocated
for retrofit
£59.2K
Funds allocated
for retrofit

Carbon Saving
This calculation is based on the operational carbon savings for the three homes over a 25 year period and includes considerations for embodied carbon
5.13
Tonnes
CO2
6.23
Tonnes
CO2

Carbon Saving
This calculation is based on the operational carbon savings for the three homes over a 25 year period and includes considerations for embodied carbon
5.13
Tonnes
CO2
6.23
Tonnes
CO2

Carbon Saving
This calculation is based on the operational carbon savings for the three homes over a 25 year period and includes considerations for embodied carbon
5.13
Tonnes
CO2
6.23
Tonnes
CO2

Time Savings
We compared the person-hours spent evaluating three homes using traditional methods versus Senze's data-driven approach.
30 hours required to analyse properties
3 hours required to analyse properties

Time Savings
We compared the person-hours spent evaluating three homes using traditional methods versus Senze's data-driven approach.
30 hours required to analyse properties
3 hours required to analyse properties

Time Savings
We compared the person-hours spent evaluating three homes using traditional methods versus Senze's data-driven approach.
30 hours required to analyse properties
3 hours required to analyse properties

Energy Saving
We compared the combined fuel cost savings for residents of the three homes when applying standard measures versus following Senze's suggestions
£1,565 per year
£1,854 per year

Energy Saving
We compared the combined fuel cost savings for residents of the three homes when applying standard measures versus following Senze's suggestions
£1,565 per year
£1,854 per year

Energy Saving
We compared the combined fuel cost savings for residents of the three homes when applying standard measures versus following Senze's suggestions
£1,565 per year
£1,854 per year
Bromford
Bromford
Case Study 2:
Case Study 2:
Measuring the true performance of different property construction types with Bromford.
Measuring the true performance of different property construction types with Bromford.
We put Senze to the test in five properties that are owned and managed by Bromford Housing Association.



Meet Bromford Housing Association
Meet Bromford Housing Association
Bromford Housing Association oversees one of the UK’s largest portfolios of socially rented properties. To facilitate a smooth energy transition and achieve meaningful carbon reduction, a data-driven approach to retrofitting is essential. In this study, we evaluated the energy performance of five properties and compared the results with their desktop assumptions.
Bromford Housing Association oversees one of the UK’s largest portfolios of socially rented properties. To facilitate a smooth energy transition and achieve meaningful carbon reduction, a data-driven approach to retrofitting is essential. In this study, we evaluated the energy performance of five properties and compared the results with their desktop assumptions.



PROPERTIES


Executive Summary
We measured
five properties,
with two different construction types.
We measured
five properties,
with two different construction types.
By using Senze, Bromford were able to measure the efficiency of two different construction types across five properties; three solid wall properties and two system built properties. In particular the three solid wall properties performed significantly better than their design predictions, providing an immediate opportunity for upfront saving, while ensuring the correct specification of materials.
By using Senze, Bromford were able to measure the efficiency of two different construction types across five properties; three solid wall properties and two system built properties. In particular the three solid wall properties performed significantly better than their design predictions, providing an immediate opportunity for upfront saving, while ensuring the correct specification of materials.




Senze Actual Performance Vs
EPC Predictions
Senze Actual Performance Vs EPC Predictions
We compared the measured thermal efficiency of five properties to the predictions from their EPC assessments. This benchmarking activity offers a clear view of how the properties are performing in reality versus their design expectations. Establishing an accurate thermal baseline is crucial for implementing an effective retrofit.
We compared the measured thermal efficiency of five properties to the predictions from their EPC assessments. This benchmarking activity offers a clear view of how the properties are performing in reality versus their design expectations. Establishing an accurate thermal baseline is crucial for implementing an effective retrofit.




4 Lynton
4 Lynton
better than modelled
better than modelled
better than modelled
Modelled EPC Thermal Efficiency
0 W/K m2
5 W/K m2
Senze Measured Thermal Efficiency
0 W/K m2
5 W/K m2
34 Chavenage
34 Chavenage
better than modelled
better than modelled
better than modelled
Modelled EPC Thermal Efficiency
0 W/K m2
5 W/K m2
Senze Measured Thermal Efficiency
0 W/K m2
5 W/K m2
3 Old Burford
3 Old Burford
better than modelled
better than modelled
better than modelled
Modelled EPC Thermal Efficiency
0 W/K m2
5 W/K m2
Senze Measured Thermal Efficiency
0 W/K m2
5 W/K m2
4 Old Burford
4 Old Burford
better than modelled
better than modelled
better than modelled
Modelled EPC Thermal Efficiency
0 W/K m2
5 W/K m2
Senze Measured Thermal Efficiency
0 W/K m2
5 W/K m2
8 Old Burford
8 Old Burford
better than modelled
better than modelled
better than modelled
Modelled EPC Thermal Efficiency
0 W/K m2
5 W/K m2
Senze Measured Thermal Efficiency
0 W/K m2
5 W/K m2
Paper based
Paper based
VS
VS
4 Lynton
4 Lynton
Loft insulation, external wall insulation, airtightness measures, new doors and windows
Loft insulation, external wall insulation, airtightness measures, new doors and windows
Heat Loss
Prevention
Heat Loss
Prevention
Airtightness measures
Airtightness measures
None
None
Heating
System
Heating
System
Smart heating controls
Smart heating controls
None
None
Renewables
Renewables
Solar PV
Solar PV
Fabric first
Fabric first
Investment
Focus
Investment
Focus
Light touch fabric measures and renewables.
Light touch fabric measures and renewables.
34 Chavenage
34 Chavenage
Loft insulation, external wall insulation, airtightness measures, new doors and windows
Loft insulation, external wall insulation, airtightness measures, new doors and windows
Heat Loss
Prevention
Heat Loss
Prevention
Loft insulation, wall insulation
Loft insulation, wall insulation
None
None
Heating
System
Heating
System
Smart heating controls
Smart heating controls
None
None
Renewables
Renewables
Solar PV
Solar PV
Fabric first
Fabric first
Investment
Focus
Investment
Focus
Less insulation and renewables
Less insulation and renewables
3 Old Burford
3 Old Burford
Loft and external wall insulation
Loft and external wall insulation
Heat Loss
Prevention
Heat Loss
Prevention
Loft insulation and air tightness measures
Loft insulation and air tightness measures
None
None
Heating
System
Heating
System
Smart heating controls
Smart heating controls
None
None
Renewables
Renewables
Solar PV
Solar PV
Fabric First
Fabric First
Investment
Focus
Investment
Focus
Less insulation and renewables
Less insulation and renewables
4- Old Burford
4- Old Burford
Loft and external wall insulation
Loft and external wall insulation
Heat Loss
Prevention
Heat Loss
Prevention
Loft insulation and air tightness measures
Loft insulation and air tightness measures
None
None
Heating
System
Heating
System
Smart heating controls
Smart heating controls
None
None
Renewables
Renewables
Solar PV
Solar PV
Fabric first
Fabric first
Investment
Focus
Investment
Focus
Less insulation and renewables
Less insulation and renewables
8 Old Burford
8 Old Burford
Loft and external wall insulation
Loft and external wall insulation
Heat Loss
Prevention
Heat Loss
Prevention
Loft insulation and air tightness measures
Loft insulation and air tightness measures
Heat pump
Heat pump
Heating
System
Heating
System
Heat pump & smart heating controls
Heat pump & smart heating controls
Solar PV
Solar PV
Renewables
Renewables
Solar PV
Solar PV
Deep retrofit
Deep retrofit
Investment
Focus
Investment
Focus
Less insulation and renewables
Less insulation and renewables
Benefits & outcomes for Bromford
Benefits & outcomes for Bromford
We estimated the potential savings Bromford could achieve by using data and digital twins for retrofit assessments.
We estimated the potential savings Bromford could achieve by using data and digital twins for retrofit assessments.

Portfolio based upfront savings
This calculation compares the proposed spend for the five homes with the potential savings if Senze's recommendations are implemented.
£69.8K
Funds allocated
for retrofit
£44.4K
Funds allocated
for retrofit

Portfolio based upfront savings
This calculation compares the proposed spend for the five homes with the potential savings if Senze's recommendations are implemented.
£69.8K
Funds allocated
for retrofit
£44.4K
Funds allocated
for retrofit

Portfolio based upfront savings
This calculation compares the proposed spend for the five homes with the potential savings if Senze's recommendations are implemented.
£69.8K
Funds allocated
for retrofit
£44.4K
Funds allocated
for retrofit

Carbon Saving
This calculation is based on the operational carbon savings for the five homes over a 25 year period and includes considerations for embodied carbon
2.6
Tonnes
CO2
4.25
Tonnes
CO2

Carbon Saving
This calculation is based on the operational carbon savings for the five homes over a 25 year period and includes considerations for embodied carbon
2.6
Tonnes
CO2
4.25
Tonnes
CO2

Carbon Saving
This calculation is based on the operational carbon savings for the five homes over a 25 year period and includes considerations for embodied carbon
2.6
Tonnes
CO2
4.25
Tonnes
CO2

Time Savings
We compared the person-hours spent evaluating five properties using traditional methods versus Senze's data-driven approach.
50 hours required to analyse properties
5 hours required to analyse properties

Time Savings
We compared the person-hours spent evaluating five properties using traditional methods versus Senze's data-driven approach.
50 hours required to analyse properties
5 hours required to analyse properties

Time Savings
We compared the person-hours spent evaluating five properties using traditional methods versus Senze's data-driven approach.
50 hours required to analyse properties
5 hours required to analyse properties

Energy Saving
We compared the combined fuel cost savings for residents of the five homes when applying standard measures versus following Senze's suggestions
£5080 per year
£5648 per year

Energy Saving
We compared the combined fuel cost savings for residents of the five homes when applying standard measures versus following Senze's suggestions
£5080 per year
£5648 per year

Energy Saving
We compared the combined fuel cost savings for residents of the five homes when applying standard measures versus following Senze's suggestions
£5080 per year
£5648 per year